Befandriana Sud

Coordinates: 22°6′S 43°53′E / 22.100°S 43.883°E / -22.100; 43.883
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Befandriana Sud or Befandriana Atsimo is a town and commune in

Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 19,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens. The majority 70% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 28% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is

lima beans, while other important products are cassava, peas, rice and cowpeas. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[2]

Roads

The commune is crossed by the RN9 from Toliara (Tulear) to Mandabe.

See also

  • Befandriana Nord

References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-29.

22°6′S 43°53′E / 22.100°S 43.883°E / -22.100; 43.883